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Future Around & Find Out

Dan Blumberg
Generative AI
Product Management
Artificial Intelligence
Innovation
Microgravity
Product Development
Betterment
Software Development
International Space Station
Computer Chips
Axiom Space
Stem Cells
South By Southwest
Roadmap Development
Market Insights
Software Engineering
Machine Learning
Product Market Fit
Quantum Computing
Cancer Treatments

You know what would be awesome? If we could build the future we want — before we muck it up. Future Around & Find Out helps builders think clearly about AI and emerging technologies, grapple with the implications, and decide what to build next. Independent technologist and former NPR journalist Dan Blumberg speaks with founders, makers, and you to celebrate breakthroughs, call BS on the hype, expl... more

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So, there are dire wolves living on Earth again. They were “de-extincted” by Colossal Biosciences. And today on the show their Chief Science Officer joins me to share her view on why the de-extinction matters — not as a science project, but because i... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Ford
Founder of Abort, noted tech writer and thinker
Abort, technology writer (Wired, Bloomberg, The New York Times)
Episode: BONUS: A quick riff on that weird Anthropic graph with Paul Ford | FAFO Friday
Daniel Hulme
Founder of Conscium; AI safety and consciousness researcher
Conscium
Episode: "It Sounds Like Something From Marvel" — Building an Antivirus for AI... With AI | Daniel Hulme (Founder, Conscium)
Beth Shapiro
Chief Science Officer at Colossal Biosciences
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Episode: Dead as a Dodo? Maybe Not! Colossal's Beth Shapiro on the Science of De-Extinction — and Moonshots
Azeem Azhar
Analyst, investor, and founder of Exponential View
Exponential View
Episode: Everyone's “Jumpy” Right Now: Azeem Azhar on When—Or Is It If?—AI Can Be Profitable
Rafat Ali
Founder and CEO of Skift, a media entrepreneur, and a blogging pioneer.
Skift
Episode: Will AI Disrupt — or Entrench — the Travel Industry's Big Players? | Rafat Ali (Founder & CEO, Skift)
Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman
Co-author of Tomorrowmind and former Chief Product Officer at BetterUp.
BetterUp
Episode: Five Skills for Navigating the Whitewater World of Work in 2026
Leslie Chang
Audio producer and former student of Michael Osborne
Episode: Would you have wanted Steve Jobs's life? (Famous & Gravy cross-post)
Peter Walker
Head of Insights at Carta, focusing on fundraising and startup economics
Carta
Episode: Startup Funding Is Weird Right Now: Carta's Head of Insights on AI's Impact | The Startup Podcast (cross-post)
Matt Lerner
Author of Growth Levers and startup advisor
SYSTM
Episode: How to Grow Your Startup. Featuring “Growth Levers and How to Find Them” Author and Startup Advisor Matt Lerner (Founder & CEO, SYSTM) | Rebroadcast

Host

Dan Blumberg
Independent technologist and former NPR journalist; host of Future Around & Find Out; known for interviewing builders, exploring hype versus reality, and discussing ethics in AI.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast

    Who in the world wouldn’t listen to these podcasts there awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knucklehead 123
    Canadaa month ago
  • Pretty muddled

    I gave it a real try but just wasn’t very impressed by the analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    smallhorse
    United Statesa month ago
  • Founders and Products That Shape the Future

    Dan and his incredible lineup of guests dive into what it takes to create and scale amazing products that truly make a difference. The show goes beyond just the technical aspects—it explores the heart of building, with stories of innovation, creativity, and resilience. From tackling challenges in product design and development to scaling ideas into global successes, each episode celebrates the builders and visionaries shaping the future. What makes it stand out is how Dan brings in industry lead... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda__Lee_
    Philippinesa year ago
  • Insightful advice and takeaways wrapped in fascinating stories!

    I really enjoy listening to this Podcast on long drives as the conversations are often dynamic and engaging enough to keep me awake and I can feel like I’m being productive in the car 😆

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wontonjonathan
    United States2 years ago
  • Refreshing and Engaging

    This podcast does a phenomenal job outlining the hard work that goes into the iconic tech products we all love today, as well as the overlooked “boring innovation” that helps society to improve across the board.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    antain1
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the breadth of topics from AI to biotech and quantum tech, with tangible insights for builders.
High-quality guests and deep, practical conversations about tech and entrepreneurship.
Strong production and a focus on building products that matter in AI and beyond.
The host asks thoughtful questions and pushes for real-world takeaways beyond hype.

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Dead as a Dodo? Maybe Not! Colossal's Beth Shapiro on the Science of De-Extinction — and Moonshots
Q: What should builders consider beyond the science—ethical, ecological, and social aspects of de-extinction?
We need to address a range of concerns, including ecological suitability, stakeholder engagement, and long-term care and oversight to ensure that restoration efforts don't create new problems; choosing not to explore these tools is also a choice with consequences, so we must evaluate risks within a regulatory framework.
Dead as a Dodo? Maybe Not! Colossal's Beth Shapiro on the Science of De-Extinction — and Moonshots
Q: At Colossal, is it the journey or is it the destination?
The big goal is to bring back extinct species like the woolly mammoth, but there are many intermediate problems to solve along the way, and solving those challenges helps advance science and conservation even beyond the target species.
"It Sounds Like Something From Marvel" — Building an Antivirus for AI... With AI | Daniel Hulme (Founder, Conscium)
Q: What do you believe consciousness is?
Consciousness and intelligence are often conflated; a useful view is that intelligence is goal-directed adaptive behavior, and consciousness is an emergent property arising from interacting cognitive systems. The key is understanding what enables a system to feel pain or suffering and what minimum structure is needed for that experience.
AI Delivers Mediocre Results—By Design. So How Do You Stand Out? | MetaLab CEO Luke Des Cotes
Q: How do you view the talent market for designers right now?
The talent market has shifted dramatically towards a newfound appreciation for true design, where exceptional craft and taste are being prioritized.
AI Delivers Mediocre Results—By Design. So How Do You Stand Out? | MetaLab CEO Luke Des Cotes
Q: What's the tension between creating AI-driven experiences and the awareness that users are interacting with a machine?
It's crucial to clarify that users are interacting with an AI, especially as we see issues with users developing emotional attachments to AI that isn't sentient.

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This show assembles conversations with builders, researchers, and investors shaping AI, technology, and the future of work. Episodes frequently explore practical applications of AI, the economics of startups, and ethical considerations around automation, with a mix of founder-focused case studies, strategic perspectives on product design, and speculative discussions about how technology will alter industries. A standout throughline is a readiness to challenge hype while spotlighting actionable insights, realistic roadmaps, and human-centered design in high-stakes tech contexts. The format often features deep dives with guests who have hands-on experience building from first principles, plus timely takes on policy, infrastructure, and the bu... more

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